SQL Server Research
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ORC International Database Manageability and Productivity Cost Comparison Study: Oracle Database 11g Release 2 vs. Microsoft SQL Server 2008, Release 2
Sponsored by: Oracle CorporationOver the last several decades, database management systems have become an integral part of every corporate IT landscape. This database manageability and productivity cost comparison study provides IT decision makers with factual information to address these challenges.
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Microsoft Convergence 2012
Sponsored by: ComputerWeekly.comNucleus Research assesses Microsoft’s plans to extend and develop the Microsoft Dynamics CRM platform.
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Navigating Microsoft SQL 2012 Certifications
Sponsored by: Global KnowledgeThis key resource highlights tips and expert strategies for studying for the new SQL 2012 exams. Examine the critical components of the exam and find out how to can prepare for each section.
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Time Savings and Ease of Deployment Comparison Study - Database Appliance vs Microsoft SQL Server
Sponsored by: Oracle Corporation. Read this research report to discover the results of comparison testing between two database management systems - Oracle Database Appliance and Microsoft SQL Server - in terms of the productivity and cost-efficiency differences.
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Demystify Tempdb Performance and Manageability
Sponsored by: IderaTempdb is a very critical component of your SQL Server and can be a major performance pain point if not managed properly. Read this white paper to thoroughly understand how tempdb works and find best practices designed to help you prevent, detect, and mitigate common database performance problems.
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How to Use SQL Server’s Extended Events and Notifications to Proactively Resolve Performance Issues
Sponsored by: Quest Software, now a part of DellThe problem with becoming too comfortable with built-in SQL Server monitoring tools is that they're often used after problems have already arisen. Read this paper to discover how event notifications and extended events can help you drill down into SQL Server and proactively monitor your databases.
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Microsoft SQL Server 2012: What to Expect
Sponsored by: Global KnowledgeRead this detailed paper to explore some of the new features of the upcoming SQL Server 2012 release, including high availability and disaster recovery, that will provide your organization with mission critical confidence, breakthrough insight, and moving to the cloud on your terms.
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SQL Server 2012 Fast Track Data Warehouse on PowerEdge R720xd
Sponsored by: Dell and Microsoft SQLRead this white paper to learn how to configure your SQL Server data warehousing system to support growing online analytical processing (OLAP) loads while lowering costs, easing management, and improving performance.
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A Primer to SQL Server 2012
Sponsored by: Dell and Microsoft SQLRead this expert e-guide to learn why features supporting business intelligence and big data management— among other new capabilities— have industry experts declaring SQL Server 2012 Microsoft's strongest release to date. Also, find step-by-step guidance on how to test and update client applications for compatibility with SQL Server 2012.
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SQL Server 2012: New capabilities and benefits
Sponsored by: Dell and Microsoft SQLIf SQL Server 2008 R2's self-service business intelligence (BI) features made the release appealing to business users, then the data quality, analysis, and master data management capabilities that give IT more control over self-service BI in SQL Server 2012 will make this latest release attractive to DBAs. Read this expert e-guide to learn more.
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Presentation Transcript: SAP Best Practices: Optimizing Mission Critical Systems in Microsoft Environments
Sponsored by: MicrosoftRead this presentation transcript to learn how to leverage commodity processing hardware to reduce total cost of ownership (TCO) and optimize performance, scalability and availability when running SAP systems in Microsoft Windows Server and SQL Server environments.
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SQL Server Consolidation and TCO: Principled Technologies Test
Sponsored by: Dell and Microsoft SQLDoes a SQL Server database server virtualization initiative make sense for your growing business? Read this report to learn how virtualization impacted data center performance and total cost of ownership (TCO) in a test environment.
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Windows Application and Server Backup 2.0: Chapter 5- SQL Server Backups
Sponsored by: Dell AppAssure Backup, Replication and Recovery SoftwareAccess this handy e-book to learn how you can overcome common SQL Server-related backup and recovery challenges such as data sprawl, log truncation, single‐object recovery and off‐location restores.
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Windows Application and Server Backup 2.0: Chapter 12- Tales from the Trenches: My Life with Backup 2.0
Sponsored by: Dell AppAssure Backup, Replication and Recovery SoftwareRead the final chapter of this e-book to explore stories about Backup 2.0 - learn how to save money, time and anguish, and discover how to fit your new backup system into the specific niches of your company.
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Windows Application and Server Backup 2.0: Chapter 11- Redesigning Backup: Is It Really Worth It?
Sponsored by: Dell AppAssure Backup, Replication and Recovery SoftwareCheck out the 11th chapter of this e-book to gain insight into the value of traditional and modern backups and decide for yourself if redesigning backup is truly worthwhile.
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Expert Tips for SQL Server Virtualisation
Sponsored by: EMC CorporationIn this e-guide, uncover why SQL Server virtualisation isn’t just a fad and the benefits it has to offer organisations like yours. Also discover tips for how to select and implement the right kind of hardware for your organisation to ensure sufficient support for a virtualised SQL Server infrastructure.
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EMC Virtualizing Microsoft Applications Solution
Sponsored by: EMC CorporationEMC Global Services’ Virtualizing Microsoft Applications Solution with VMware virtualization technology enables you to optimize your existing infrastructure and reduces the need to invest in additional hardware.
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Why the Correct Information Infrastructure Is a Crucial Consideration for SQL Server 2012 Implementations
Sponsored by: EMC CorporationThe intent of this paper (neither explain SQL Server 2012 nor be a EMC buying guide ) is simply to highlight enough information on each, so that IT managers can focus on the database system and storage hardware relationship.
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Backup and Recovery for Microsoft SQL
Sponsored by: EMC CorporationThis white paper maps out how EMC Data Domain deduplication storage systems preserves data integrity, meets stringent RTO/RPO objectives, and integrates easily into a multitude of active SQL or third-party backup environments.
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Top Five Reasons Why Customers Deploy Microsoft SQL Server on EMC VNX Unified Storage
Sponsored by: EMC CorporationTop five reasons why customers deploy Microsoft SQL Server on EMC VNX Unified Storage.
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E-Guide: Best Practices to Maximize SQL Server Performance
Sponsored by: Dell, Inc. and Intel®Read this expert e-guide to find four tips for boosting SQL Server scalability as well as guidance on determining if solid state disk (SSD) storage is worth the cost for your SQL Server environment.
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SQL Server Insider: Tips for the SQL Server Pro Vol. 8
Sponsored by: Dell and MicrosoftNew products and trends in the technology industry change and evolve almost as quickly as the technology itself. In particular, SQL Server is a rapidly evolving market. This editorial e-zine features industry insight from leading companies and experts on the latest SQL Server trends.
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SQL Server Consolidation Good -- Not Checking Metrics Bad
Sponsored by: Sanbolic Inc.Read this expert e-guide to learn how SQL Server consolidation can help you cut costs and increase efficiency. Discover why many companies are choosing to consolidate several databases on different physical servers into a single SQL Server and the metrics you must consider before doing so.
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SQL Server Insider E-Zine - Issue 3, Volume 1
Sponsored by: SearchSQLServer.comEveryone knows SQL and NoSQL technologies don't co-exist well. But can they? Check out Issue 3 of SQL Server Insider E-Zine to find out about the mysterious Microsoft project that aims to wed these two database types. Then, delve into the business intelligence (BI) features in SQL Server 2012, including reporting, analytics and data quality.
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Virtual Data Center E-Zine Volume 32: Public vs. Private: Comparing Cloud Architectures
Sponsored by: Dell and Microsoft SQLBefore committing to a public or private cloud architecture, evaluate the benefits and especially the tradeoffs associated with each. Also in this issue, determine what needs are most important when planning your virtual applications, and find out how to monitor the performance of applications in the cloud.
